Tax Manager (PG Office)

Forvis Mazars Asia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Malaysia seeks a Tax Compliance Manager to oversee tax assignments, coach team members, and ensure compliance with Malaysian tax regulations. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience, with at least 2 in a supervisory role, and is fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia. This role emphasizes client relationships and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory level.
• Prefer full or partial membership in relevant professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Management of Tax Compliance Assignments.
• Perform or manage advisory and tax planning assignments.
• Coaching and guiding team members on tax projects.

Skills

Deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong accounting and analytical skills

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Team player

Project management

Education

Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About this position

You don’t join Forvis Mazars by coincidence, you choose Forvis Mazars: a global school of excellence where you will be challenged to develop and grow. Come and write the rest of (y)our story with us – you’ll make friends along the way too.

Forvis Mazars, the smart choice.

Job role

Commitment to the quality and integrity of Forvis Mazars tax methodology and thorough quality control that applied to every client engagement. To carry the Forvis Mazars values, leadership and maintain productive relationship with clients, other team members and the relevant authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Management of Tax Compliance Assignments.
• To perform or manage advisory and tax planning assignments.
• Team Members Coaching & Guiding seniors and assistant on tax projects.
• Engagement Monitoring – Manage, review and responsible to observe on tax and regulation compliance and procedure.
• To perform technical and / or marketing functions.
• To build close rapport with clients and the relevant authorities.
• Involve in business development.
• Any other assignments and task from the superior which deem to be appropriate and relevant.

Desired skills & experience

• Minimum Degree in Finance / Accounting or any relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experiences, with at least 2 years in a supervisory level, preferably from a professional services firm environment.
• Deep understanding of Malaysian Tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong drives to excel professionally.
• Demonstrated success in adapting a work environment of professional staff.
• Team player and able to lead the team to work in a fast-moving and pressing deadline environment.
• Able to provide useful and timely feedback to staff, and keep management informed of progress and issues.
• Driven in meeting client expectations and reliable in delivering results.
• Prefer full or partial member in any relevant professional bodies.
• Excellent communication and people management / development skills.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Functional knowledge and skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia both written and spoken.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.